# schemes

Pronunciation: say "SKEEMZ" /skiːmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of scheme. — plural of scheme
   - Simple: Plural of scheme. Use it for more than one plan or secret plot.
   - _The two architects proposed rival schemes for the new library._
   - _Investigators uncovered a string of schemes to bribe officials at the port._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of scheme. — third-person singular simple present indicative of scheme
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of scheme. Use it after he, she, or it.
   - _Behind the scenes, the deputy schemes against the governor at every turn._
   - _The con artist schemes an elaborate cover story before every job._

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